Be Different

Pastor Akin taught that Christians must be different from the world because of their new identity in Christ. He explained that Paul's main message in Ephesians is that who you are in Christ determines how you live. The sermon focused on four areas where Christians should be different, beginning with thinking differently. Akin emphasized that becoming a Christian involves repentance - a change of mind that results in changed behavior. He explained that Christians should think differently about values, convictions, and important topics, allowing the Bible rather than the world to shape their thinking. The pastor also addressed speaking differently, particularly about truthfulness and anger, noting that our words have profound impact on those around us.

In this message:

Who you are in Christ determines how you live.When you become a Christian you get a new set of clothes - you put on Christ.Christianity is all about learning a person, not just learning facts about Jesus.Your sin always impacts people around you, especially those closest to you.No relationship can be healthy without trust at the center.